I’d argue Hollywood humanizes the “bad guys” only when it suits them. I mean, when they do it with, say, an actual Communist, it must always have a bit of snark or spitting on the theory. Same with people in the Third World that falls prey to their imperialist wars.

But yeah, I agree wholeheartedly with what you said just now. It makes sense and the fact it became a cycle already makes it much more concerning.